A dependable supply of propane is vital to rural homes, farms, cabins and businesses. Rural propane customers rely on scheduled deliveries for their heating, cooking water heating, generator, and other systems, as opposed to natural gas pipeline properties. But one aspect that people tend to overlook is the ease of access to and from the driveway. The substandard condition of driveways can hinder deliveries, pose a safety risk and make it challenging for propane suppliers to safely access the property. Rural driveways can present special problems because they are long, uneven, gravel, steep, muddy, snowy, icy or may not be wide enough for turning. Access may be even more difficult during winter storms or heavy rain conditions. Conducting the proper preparations on the driveway will help to keep propane deliveries safe, efficient and uninterrupted year round. Convenience is not the only reason for keeping delivery routes accessible; it is also important for safety reasons. Propane delivery trucks are high capacity heavy trucks which need sufficient space and stable ground conditions to operate safely. Properly preparing the driveway minimises the risk of delays, vehicle damage and hazardous situations during deliveries.